Jet JWOES-4 Oscillating Edge and Spindle Sander vs WEN 6524 Oscillating Belt and Spindle Sander

Both machines do the same two jobs: a 4 x 24 in. edge belt and five oscillating spindle sizes from 1/2 to 2 in. The Jet is the sturdier build, with a cast table, positive detents at 0, 15, 22.5, 30 and 45 degrees, onboard storage and a 2 in. dust port. The WEN runs a slightly faster oscillation (58 vs 55 per minute) and a 1-1/2 in. dust port, and owners rate it well for light home use. Buy the Jet for a working shop that will run it hard; buy the WEN for occasional curves and edges on a tighter budget.

• Choose the Jet JWOES-4 if you sand most weeks, want a rigid table with repeatable angle stops and a 2 in. port that matches a real dust collector.
• Choose the WEN 6524 if you need both sanding modes for occasional projects and want a lighter, simpler machine with a two-year warranty.